Tech Policy
The Joint Center’s Tech Policy Program analyzes how data privacy, AI, and other tech policy issues affect Black communities. See below for research, analysis, and activities related to tech policy.
Joint Center Speaks with FCC Acting Chair on Eliminating the Broadband Affordability Divide
Joint Center Technology Policy Director Dr. Dominique Harrison joined FCC Acting Chair Jessica Rosenworcel and Internet Innovation Alliance Co-Chair Kim Keenan to discuss “Deleting the Broadband Affordability Divide.” During the discussion, Dr. Harrison spoke about…
Joint Center Joins Aspen Institute Forum on How the U.S. Government Should Spend $100 Billion on Broadband
Joint Center Technology Policy Director Dr. Dominique Harrison joined an Aspen Institute forum to discuss how the U.S. government should spend $100 billion on broadband. Other speakers included Michelle Connolly…
Joint Center Discusses Digital Equity at 2021 Rainbow PUSH Coalition Annual Convention
Joint Center Technology Policy Director Dr. Dominique Harrison discussed digital equity with Black Public Interest Technologist Co-Founder Fallon Wilson and educational consultant Dr. Cathy Trimble at the 2021 Rainbow PUSH…
Joint Center Hosts ‘Expanding Broadband in the Black Rural South’ Webinar
On July 28, the Joint Center hosted a webinar highlighting the challenges and solutions to expanding broadband in the Black Rural South and featuring findings from our forthcoming report, Affordability…
Joint Center Joins Session on Key Financial Inclusion Policy Considerations
Joint Center Technology Policy Director Dr. Dominique Harrison joined a closed session on key financial inclusion policy considerations for technology-centered financial services providers. She discussed how tech-savvy financial services providers…
Joint Center Participates in Microsoft Panel ‘Reshaping America’s Digital Infrastructure for the 21st Century and Beyond’
Joint Center Technology Policy Director Dr. Dominique Harrison participated in a Microsoft event entitled Reshaping America’s Digital Infrastructure for the 21st Century and Beyond. Other panelists included Michigan Lt. Governor…
Joint Center Participates in Congressional Black Caucus TECH2025 Conference on Technology and Equity
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Dr. Alex Camardelle served as a participant in the Congressional Black Caucus TECH2025 Unconference. This event brought together industry leaders, policy experts, government, and nonprofits…
Joint Center Releases New Data on Expanding Broadband in the Black Rural South
WASHINGTON — Today, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released an issue brief summarizing the challenges and solutions in expanding broadband in the Black Rural South (Southern rural counties with populations that…
Expanding Broadband in the Black Rural South
The Joint Center’s issue brief Expanding Broadband in the Black Rural South highlights the challenges and solutions in expanding broadband in the Black Rural South (Southern rural counties with populations…
Joint Center Joins Consumer Reports Panel on Improving Broadband Across the U.S.
Joint Center Technology Policy Director Dr. Dominique Harrison joined a virtual event of Consumer Reports to discuss ways to improve broadband across the United States. She also spoke about the…